Easy 1 Hour Messy Bun Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

Make for toddler, child and adult.

I’m so happy to finally be adding more sizes to my a free crochet pattern for simple messy bun hat! Using only basic crochet stitches this is a great pattern for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

This ponytail hat crochet pattern makes a cozy beanie for those chilly days but also a stylish solution for individuals with long hair, thanks to its unique hair elastic opening for a messy bun or ponytail.

This messy bun crochet hat pattern includes instructions for toddler, child and adult size, making it the perfect gift for all your family members from the little girl in your life or like my family the man can add this to their winter wardrobe .  

This design features a convenient opening with just the right amount of stretch at the crown by using a stretchy hair tie, making it an ideal choice for those who love to wear a hair bun and don’t want it squished by a regular hat.

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If you are a beginner be sure to scroll down and watch the messy bun video tutorial.

All you need is some super bulky yarn a stitch marker your hooks and somewhere to watch the video and within an hour or so you will have this beanie done.

Resizing this messy bun hat pattern couldn’t be easier.

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Yarn Chosen for This Messy Bun Hat 

For this crochet messy bun hat I decided to use Wool-Ease Thick N Quick  yarn by Lion Brand. Below are just some of the reasons I love this yarn so much!

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How to do Colour Changes

Do colour changes before working into the first sc of the previous round.

1. Finish the Last Stitch with Colour A:

   Complete the last stitch of your current colour (Colour A) up to the point where you have two loops on your hook.

2. Introduce Colour B:

   Before completing the last step of your current stitch with Colour A (usually a yarn over and pull through), prepare to switch to Colour B. To do this, drop Colour A, and pick up Colour B. Hold Colour B behind your work.

3. Complete the Stitch with Colour B:

   Now, use Colour B to finish the last step of the stitch. This will secure Colour B in place, then insert hook into first sc. 

4. Crochet Over the Yarn Tails:

   To hide the yarn tails and prevent them from coming undone, crochet over them as you work your next few stitches. This will lock the tails in place and save you from having to weave them in later.

5. Continue with Colour B:

   Simply continue crocheting with Colour B as your new working yarn. You can follow pattern’s instructions or create your colour pattern as you go.

6. Drop Unused Yarn:

   Because we are changing colours every round simply drop your working yarn before picking up the next colour at each round.

7. Change Colours as Needed:

   Repeat these steps whenever you need to change colours in your project. Remember to always complete the last step of the stitch with the new colour.

Easiest crochet messy bun hat free pattern below

Be sure to scroll down to watch video.

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

ABBREVIATION

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip 
• st – stitch
• sts – stitches
• slst – slip stitch
• rpt – repeat

GAUGE

4″ x 4″ square – 8 single crochet and 9 rows

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MATERIALS (affiliate links below)

• 9.0 mm hook (finishing band of hat)
• 10 mm hook (main part of hat)
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Super Bulky Yarn I used Wool Ease ThickNQuick by Lion Brand
• One skein will make any size hat
• Hair Elastic

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  FOR CROCHET MESSY BUN HAT

• 1 – 3 Years  16.5” x 6”
• 3-10 Years  18” x 6.75”
• Adult  19.5” x 7.5”
• Adult XL  21” x 8.25”

Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern for Toddler 1 – 3 Years

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join.

Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Rnd 1: Using 10 mm hook work 18 sc around a hair elastic. 

Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30) 

Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 9 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (33)

Rnds 5 – 11: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (33)

CONTRAST BAND

Fasten off and join red yarn with slst at fasten-off point.

Change to 9.00 mm hook and continue below

Rnd 12: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (33)

Fasten off and join cream yarn with slst.

Rnds 13-14: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (33).

Fasten off weave in ends and keep cozy!

Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern for Child 3 – 10 Years

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join.

Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Rnd 1: Using 10 mm hook work 18 sc around a hair elastic. 

Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30) 

Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)

Rnds 5-12: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (36)

CONTRAST BAND

Fasten off and join red yarn with slst at fasten-off point.

Change to 9.00 mm hook and continue below

Rnd 13: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (36)

Fasten off and join cream yarn with slst.

Rnds 14-15: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (36)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern for Adult

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join.

Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Rnd 1: Using 10 mm hook work 18 sc around a hair elastic. 

Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30) 

Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)

Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 11 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 11 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (39)

Rnds 6-14: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (39)

CONTRAST BAND

Fasten off and join red yarn with slst at fasten-off point.

Change to 9.00 mm hook and continue below.

Rnd 15: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (39)

Fasten off and join cream yarn with slst.

Rnds 16-17: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (39)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult XL

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Rnd 1: Using 10 mm hook work 18 sc around a hair elastic. 

Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30) 

Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)

Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)

Rnds 6-15: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (42)

Fasten off and join red yarn with slst at fasten-off point.

Change to 9.00 mm hook and continue below

Rnd 16: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (42)

Fasten off and join cream yarn with slst.

Rnds 17-19: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (42)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

I hope you had lots of fun making this pattern and that you find it extra sizes helpful!